CHILDREN AND THE LAW
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Dependency Petitions
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Dispositional Hearing
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Reunification & Visitation
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Court may order reunification services for custodial parent if child placed with noncustodial parent.
No visitation shall jeopardize the safety of the child.
No abuse of discretion in denying angry, abusive F visitation with C, whether C's safety was at risk or visitation was not consistent with his well-being under W&IC §362.1(a).
Juvenile court may properly consider a parent's parole conditions when fashioning orders in the best interests of his or her child.
Amendment clarifying W&IC 361.5 (b)(10) following Supreme Ct.'s 2000 decision applied to cases pending at time of enactment and provided exception to law of the case.
Court of Appeal remands in light of W&IC 361.5 (b)(10) amendment and strongly suggests court extend 18-mo. hearing and offer mother additional reunification services.
Court did not abuse discretion in ordering no reunification services for father under W&IC §361.2—his liberty interest in relationship with Cs not as compelling as state's interest in Cs' welfare and placement.
Reunification services not mandatory where minor taken from one parent and placed with previously noncustodial parent.